Can a minor become emancipated without being totally financially independent?

I am not aware of any legal process in Colorado by which a minor can seek a declaration that he/she is emancipated. The issue of emancipation...

Can I, a US citizen, Claim my boyfriends son in order to get him citizenship or such?

This is not a family law question; this is an immigration law question. I am changing the practice area so that attorneys who can answer your...

Can I have my daughter emancipated on her 18th birthday?

It's not about "having" your daughter emancipated. The issue for the court, if you file a motion to terminate your child support obligation is...

Why do I still have to pay child support even though my son's mom and I share equal custody?

To add to Mr. Harkess's thoughts, it sounds as though work related day care was included in the original child support calculation. If so, that is...

Can parents press charges of statutory rape after 5 years?

Private individuals are not empowered to "press charges." You can make a report to law enforcement. They will decide whether to investigate and...

You have a tricky case, as VA benefits are not specifically addressed by Colorado's child support statute. I would expect the court to treat them...

Will need an attorney

If the purpose of your post was to find a lawyer in Colorado to represent you, please be advised that AVVO's terms of use prohibit lawyers from...

Do I have to take a ua when social services is called

Do you have to? No. But, if you do not, the Department probably goes to court and gets an order giving them care and control of your children, and...

She took his rights way his there anything he can do

No, she has not taken his rights away, and, of course there is something he can do. Only a court can take his rights away under extreme...

Colorado Child Support. (Military) Does new spouses Basic Allowance for Housing (BaH w dependents) + contributions count.

No, the BaH received by your Ex's new spouse does not count as income to your Ex. But her expenses do not matter unless she is trying to convince...